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Take A Sleigh Ride Through An Idyllic Christmas Tree Farm At Dave Russell’s In Vermont

Pretty soon, you’ll be hearing Christmas music on the radio. That’s when you know the holiday season has officially begun! Instead of purchasing a fake tree, consider getting a real one from one of Vermont’s local farmers. There are quite a few farms that have “Choose and Cut” tree lots, but this farm is particularly unique for the method of transportation it offers to visitors.

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It takes 7-10 years for these trees to grow to 6-7 feet tall, which is the preferred size for a Christmas tree in the home. The tallest tree they sold was 25-feet tall and it was sold to the Shelburne Museum.

After you find your tree, have yourself a picnic by the pond at the farm if the weather's nice or head inside the cabin to warm up.

Russell Christmas Tree Farm is open on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm. Russell Christmas Tree Farm only accepts cash or check, so remember to bring one of those when you visit. For more information, visit their website by clicking here.

Where do you typically like to buy your Christmas tree in Vermont? We’d love to hear about it in the comments!